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New ÒÁÈ˾þÃ's popular Last Word series gives readers the opportunity to answer each other's questions about everyday science phenomena, from the shape of scones to the evolutionary history of toenails. To answer a question or ask a new one, email lastword@newscientist.com

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Why do I love my dog when there are no evolutionary benefits to me?

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If Earth were flat, when would a ship disappear from sight?

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Issue no. 3380 published 2 April 2022

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